Konami has updated the "teaser" website for its RPG title Suikoden IV and launched the official website. So far only 3 sections of the website are accessible and so far the site features game introduction, wallpapers, official trailer (English version) and developer interviews. Coming April 20th, Konami will open the preorder section and the remaining parts are "Coming Soon". Head on over to the official 'Suikoden IV' website to check out the goods ...

Activision, Inc. confirmed officially today that gamers can enlist for a second tour of duty on the intense front lines of WWII with Call of Duty: United Offensive - the expansion pack to the highly acclaimed, #1 best-selling Call of Duty from Infinity Ward. Delivering a compelling, all-new single player campaign filled with new weapons, character abilities and other expanded features, Call of Duty: United Offensive also offers a robust multiplayer experience introducing new maps and modes of play. Read more for details and the first ingame screens ...

Set to launch during the 60th anniversary of "D-Day", Combat Elite: WWII Paratroopers' development team is comprised of former members of the celebrated Fallout 2, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon teams. In addition, the game will utilize the proven Snowblind Studios game engine and challenge players to rise through the ranks in more than 40 levels that recreate some of the most important battles of World War II. Read more for a fresh batch of screens and artwork ...

Microsoft Corp. today announced a pairing of epic proportions: a limited-edition retail special featuring the Xbox and all-time Xbox best-seller "Halo" for only $169. Shipping to U.S. retailers April 13, the coveted combo features a special "Halo"-branded, green Xbox console and "Halo" jeweled controller with a copy of the game. However, only the best and brightest - or at least the fastest - fans will taste the glory: Just 200,000 of the boxed sets are available.

Chaos League is a fantasy sports game in which teams of nine players compete in a brutal field sport. Controlled using a real time strategy interface, the object of the game is simple: put the ball in the opponent's end-zone. The rules are equally simple: do it any way you can. And if that includes issuing commands such as 'stamp', 'facial kick' or 'ball of fire'... well, so be it. Just as long as you win. Digital Jesters has just been launched the official 'Chaos League' website, or check out our recent Chaos League preview ..

Immerse yourself in "Nexus - The Jupiter Incident", a real-time mission-based tactical space game featuring spectacular real time battles and breathtaking motion picture quality. Focus on tactics and action as you control up to a dozen battleships encountering aliens, unknown solar systems and astrophysical phenomena in your struggle to save Earth. Mithis has updated the official 'Nexus: The Jupiter Incident', read more to check out some new screens ...

Black & White 2 includes other new elements, such as improved graphics and Miracle effects such as rivers of fire and earthquakes that yield mass destruction. The game also includes weather systems that impact gameplay; players will see the impact of a drought that scorches the arid plains of Egypt or the effect of a heavy snowfall on the Norse Mountains. Players can also tap new resources and disciples by creating ties with the Japanese or dueling the Aztecs. Players will also have the ability to construct new buildings including armories and a harbor, and explore new islands each with their own culture and climate.

PC Gamer's 10th anniversary edition has the first details and screens from Call Of Duty: United Offensive. Under development at Return to Castle Wolfenstein's Gray Matter Studios, Call Of Duty: United Offensive is the upcoming expansion pack for Infinity Ward/Activision WWII FPS. Along the lines of the the original CoD game, United Offensive will feature three single player campaigns (Battle of the Bulge for the US side, the Battle of Kursk for the Russian side and an unnamed battle for the British side) and is expected to ship this coming fall (thanks Homelan).

Midway Games Inc. today announced the launch of the official website for Psi-Ops. Players can now access all of the latest news and updates for Psi-Ops by visiting the official Psi-Ops webiste. The site will continue to be updated over the upcoming months, so be sure to stay tuned for the latest on Psi-Ops.

The Roots is set in the land of Corris and plunges the gamer into an ancient battle of good versus evil, with the main character, Yan, on a quest to defeat the ancient forces and restore order to the land. The official website for the new RPG from Cenega Publishing has gone live. and contains all the latest information from this upcoming title, including screenshots, storyline and character profiles. Go check out the official The Roots website.

In the world of massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPG), none is more approachable or enjoyable than the magical world of Ragnarok Online. Gravity Interactive LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of Gravity Corp. in Korea, announced today the launch of its new Ragnarok Online website, offering gamers a fun new way to experience this anime-style, fantasy world. Read more for some details.

Mistland (Paradise Cracked developers) have another project lined up for the near future, "Alfa: AntiTerror" (expected 1st quarter 2004). The sad reality of life in many countries. The global problem of modern times. A war, which can neither be won nor lost. The unpromising forecasts of scientists and experts concerning further development of things. Terrorism is waiting for our answer. An answer we are about to deliver. Read more for some new screens ...

Acclaim has launched the official 'The Red Star' website. The Red Star takes place in a parallel fantasy universe, in which a mythic empire based on the Soviet Union sets the landscape for an epic battle of militarized sorcery and monolithic technology. Currently under development with Acclaim Studios Austin for the next-generation gaming systems. Go check it out or read more to check some new screens ...

Midway Games Inc. today announced the launch of the official website for NBA Ballers. Players can now step online and onto the court to get the latest news and updates on the exclusive one-on-one basketball videogame highlighting the fantasy lifestyle of an NBA Superstar by visiting the official NBA Ballers website.

Logitech today announced that the Logitech USB Microphone for the PlayStation2 , is now available on retail shelves in North America and at www.logitech.com. The U.S. suggested retail price is $19.99.

Ubisoft announced that they have launched the official website for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow. The site contains up-to-date news, screenshots and trailers. The site is split into two main parts: single player experience and multiplayer experience. In both sections, visitors can learn about every aspect of the game from information about the characters, weapons and gadgets, to Sam's stealth moves. Coming soon to the site will be a training course where players may test their potential as a covert Splinter Cell operative by entering a state-of-the-art 3D stealth course. Once the game has shipped, the site will also offer comprehensive online rankings. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow is scheduled to ship March 24, 2004 for the Xbox, PC and GBA.

Digital Jesters has launched the official‘Samurai Wars’ Mod website. Samurai Wars is the exclusive MOD created especially for distribution with the European boxed version of Savage: The Battle for Newerth. Set in feudal Japan, Samurai Wars builds on the strength of the Savage engine to provide an alternative and engrossing playing experience. Read more to check out some screens or visit the official Samurai Wars website.

Bethesda sent out notice to announce the launch of the official Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth web site. The new site includes info on gameplay and story in Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth, as well as new screenshots, renders, and wallpapers. Learn about the player character, Jack Walters, the creepy town of Innsmouth, and find out more about HP Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos he created. In addition, Bethesda Softworks producer Dennis Cheng's team diary provides an update on the game. Read more for some new screens ...

HD Interactive proudly announces that the dedicated website for ‘Nexus: The Jupiter Incident’ has been launched, and features information on the game, downloads, a gallery and a forum, and the site is now ready to welcome you. The game previously known as Imperium Galactica 3 and later Galaxy Andromeda was renamed ‘Nexus - The Jupiter Incident’ after HD Interactive acquired the world-wide rights. Under development in Budapest by Mithis Games, ‘Nexus - The Jupiter Incident’ is heading for a worldwide release 1st October 2004.

The official LifeLine website brings you into the world of Lifeline - literally. Lifeline is the world's first voice-controlled action-adventure game. Even though the game doesn't ship for the PS2 until March 2, gamers with a PC microphone can now get cozy with the game's heroine, Rio, by playing the downloadable PC demo of game available on the web site! Additionally, site visitors can access the space station hotel's brochure, security manual, artwork and much more for in-depth information on the game. Add in some weekly game tips and they'll be set to unravel the mysteries of Lifeline!

Eidos lets us know that they have launched the official website for Io Interactive's action sequel Hitman Contracts. The site gives you an overview of the game, information about the locations, characters and weapons featured in the game as well as some low res screenshots. In April of 2004 across North America, the contract is out, whether it's PS2, Xbox or PC, you'll have to sign on the dotted line...

Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the official site for the Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots expansion pack is now live. Visitors will find a war chest's worth of game info; featuring screenshots, desktop wallpapers and descriptions of the campaigns, nations and governments included found in the expansion to the award-winning Rise of Nations.

Eidos has launched the official website for Ion Storm's action-stealth title Thief: Deadly Shadows. In Thief: Deadly Shadows, players once again take on the role of Garrett where in his efforts to prevent this approaching Dark Age, he has inadvertently roused an ancient hidden evil. Without allies, Garrett finds himself standing alone between the City and the forces that would crush it. Head on over to the official Thief: Deadly Shadows website for game info, low res screenshots and so forth ..

Sammy Studios today announced the launch of the dedicated web site for "Seven Samurai 20XX". Exclusively for Sony PS2, "Seven Samurai 20XX" is a fast-paced action game inspired by Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece "The Seven Samurai." Visitors go behind-the-scenes to gain access to a wide selection of art, movies, screenshots, character and story background and artist profiles to get a look into how the greatest action tale of all time has been "digitally remastered" for the video game generation. Scheduled for release spring 2004, "Seven Samurai 20XX" is rated T for Teen and has an MSRP of $39.99.

Bizzplanet dropped us a note that they have a transcript of the Word Of Warcraft fansite chat that was held a few days ago. The reason of the meeting was to talk about World of Warcraft. Each Fan Site submitted 3 questions by email, and some of them were chosen for the chat. Katricia and Lisa Bucek led the Q&A, followed by George Wang and Gil Shif with few interventions. Topics discussed were Quests, Tradeskills, PvE Combat, Warcraft Lore, The World, Dungeons, Instancing, Cities, User Interface, and Transportation. Head on over to blizzplanet to read the full chat transcript